Hi Sam, One of our obstetricians said it wasn't worthwhile doing them in pregnancy as they are not accurate due to the changes in the cervix. Even women with CIN I did not have repeat paps during their pregnancy. Not sure how evidence based this is.
Cheers Michelle ----- Original Message ---- From: "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Friday, 17 November, 2006 12:46:41 PM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Pap smears while pregnant? Thanks Brenda and Megan. I recently heard a (first hand) story about a girl in early pregnancy suffering a miscarriage immediately after a PS was done. Apparently the instruments used were smeared with blood and she started to miscarry immediately? Understandably, she is very upset and believes the GP may have somehow caused it. The GP has said it was a very unfortunate coincidence. Not being a midwife(yet!), I was unsure about the safety of PS during preg., and whether it would be possible for a miscarriage to occur as a result. Regards, Sam. Yes, they are safe to do in pregnancy however if I remember correctly they > are only performed in the second trimester, or 8 weeks postpartum. > Megan > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: <ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au> > Sent: Thursday, November 16, 2006 1:18 PM > Subject: [ozmidwifery] Pap smears while pregnant? > > >> Is it safe to have a PS whilst pregnant and is there any risk with >> having >> it done - particularly in early pregnancy? >> >> Regards, >> Sam. >> >> -- >> This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. >> Visit <http://www.acegraphics.com.au> to subscribe or unsubscribe. > > -- > This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. > Visit <http://www.acegraphics.com.au> to subscribe or unsubscribe. > -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit <http://www.acegraphics.com.au> to subscribe or unsubscribe. Send instant messages to your online friends http://au.messenger.yahoo.com
